Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter IV - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter C - Medical Assistance Programs |
Part 441 - Services: Requirements and Limits Applicable to Specific Services |
Subpart K - Home and Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports State Plan Option (Community First Choice) |
§ 441.500 - Basis and scope.
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§ 441.500 Basis and scope.
(a) Basis. This subpart implements section 1915(k) of the Act, referred to as the Community First Choice option (hereafter Community First Choice), to provide home and community-based attendant services and supports through a State plan.
(b) Scope. Community First Choice is designed to make available home and community-based attendant services and supports to eligible individuals, as needed, to assist in accomplishing activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and health-related tasks through hands-on assistance, supervision, or cueing.